MAKE A CLEVER USE OF COLOR.

Mitch and match the color to create a coherent look in the room.

Color is a great unifying force to blend different styles.

There are various ways to use color to pull a room together.
You can use the same tone of a particular color. You can also use divers tones of the same color within different elements of a room.
Color has a bold impact in the decor of your home. It is an easy way to show your personality while pulling the design details together. For example, match a blue Victorian chair and a contemporary painting with similar tones. Although the styles are different, the pairing of the blue tones will bring cohesion. By using color, you can blend various styles and create an elegant look. Don’t forget to add pops of vibrant colors. Pair electric red, blue, or green details with bigger neutral items. Carry this same vibrant color throughout the accessories, artwork and window treatments. Remember to be vigilant about the tones and hues of your colors. All blues are not made the same! Attention to details make the feel of the room.
Attention to color help you create a beautiful and coherent space.

USE THE SHAPES.

Geometric shapes are a great way to mix different styles.

Shape is another great way to unify the different elements in your room.

Certain styles are easy to pair with others because of shape.
For example, Mid-Century Modern is easy to match with many style. Contemporary, Art Deco, Shaker, Industrial or even Arts and Crafts styles, you name it.
You can also pair the typical sharp lines and geometric shapes with retro and vintage items.
Victorian pieces pair best with Edwardian, Gothic, Early American, and even Shabby Chic styles. The styles share similar curvilinear and floral shapes found within their design motifs.
Pay attention to the lines in your furniture. For example match the circles from your Early American chair to the sleeker curves of an Art Deco desk.
Pair the geometric legs of a mid-century dining chair to the sharp lines of an industrial dining table.
Identify and pull together the pieces you own that share similar patterns and shapes. Pairing similar shapes allows you to create beautiful and elegant rooms. It is also a great way to try out new furniture styles.

WOOD AND STAIN.

Pull together a room by working on the wood finishings.

Wood and its stain are a great way to unify your styles.

A simple way to pair different styles is to match the wood and finishings.
Pair furniture according to their stain or wood finishing. Different type of wood take stain in a different way. For example, mahogany and cherry take on a reddish hue when stained. Oak and walnut take on an almost neutral black undertone when stained in a dark hue. Certain species of wood look amazing together. I love to see teak and bamboo paired with pine. There is nothing like the play of grain and tone when you combine walnut and ash. Adding a rustic piece is another way to add dynamism to your room.
Wood colors should always complement each other.